Child Intervention Services is the term that is used to describe those situations in which Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSA) or Delegated First Nations Agencies (DFNA) provides services to ensure a child's safety and well being is maintained.

The well being of children is everybody's job. Parents are primarily responsible for providing appropriate care for their children, but all members of the community contribute to a child's growth and participation in society.

The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act is the legal authority for intervention services. The act is based on the following benefits:

The safety and well-being of children and youth

Increased involvement of children and families in decision-making

Increased collaboration and partnerships with the community

Intervention services are needed only when a parent cannot adequately protect a child. When it becomes clear that a child's survival, security and development is at risk, Child Intervention Services must become involved.